The McElroy Family of Richmond, Ontario, Canada

Flight Lieut. Victor Henry McElroy, D.F.C.

Victor Henry McElroy (Harry) was the son of William McElroy and
Emily Hyacinth Chevers, grandson of Patrick McElroy, and great grandson
of Henry McElroy. He was born in Richmond in 1897. He was killed
in action over France in 1918. He was jumped by enemy fighters while engaged in
tree top level "ground strafe" against German troops and transport. He was awarded
a Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C.) posthumously.

Flight Lieut. Victor Henry McElroy, D.F.C.

Harry's D.F.C. was awarded to his father William on Parliament Hill in 1919 by
His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII). The citation for Harry's
decoration reads as follows:

This officer has been conspicuous for his courage and determination
in attacking enemy troops, transport, huts, etc. on bombing raids. Carrying out
this service at low altitudes, his success has been marked, and he has inflicted
heavy casualties on the enemy, his machine being frequently badly shot about owing
to heavy hostile fire which he had encountered.

There is a plaque and memorial to Harry in St. John's Anglican Church,
in Richmond.